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Virtual reality gaming is reducing social isolation among older adults

VR chess is paving the way for more interactive hobbies for older adults.

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A new website calculates how many marine animals are saved every time you pick up trash

New research reveals what a “lethal dose” of plastic is for various marine animals, and now can help us better understand the impact of beach cleanup efforts.

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Housing

The best books, podcasts, and movies that will help you understand the global housing crisis

Most people find themselves at the mercy of the housing crisis — but knowledge is power. Here are nine resources that make it all easier to understand.

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Faith

As ICE tensions rise, young Latinos reshape the future of the Catholic Church

New initiatives invite Catholics to practice solidarity by praying and advocating on behalf of migrants.

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Good News This Week: March 21, 2026 - Trains, Mushrooms, & Mobile Clinics

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Animals

A white woman falsely reported a Black birdwatcher to the police. It led to a reckoning for racist bird names

The American Ornithological Society adapted its English Common Names Project after birders called for a change.

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Mental Health

They throw it away virtually, then they toss it in real life. How VR is helping people with hoarding disorders declutter

A new Stanford study shows how VR can help people with hoarding disorder take their first steps toward letting go.

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Health

Trump said people with dyslexia aren't fit to lead, but historians believe this former US president was dyslexic

After recent comments from President Trump sparked backlash over dyslexia and leadership, one historical example is reshaping the conversation.

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Take Action

35+ No Kings sign ideas for March 28 nationwide protest

The third No Kings protest is planned for March 28, 2026. Here are some protest sign ideas with messages of hope and resistance.

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Environment

For the first time ever, part of the ocean now has legal personhood. What does it mean for waves to have rights?

Waves at the mouth of the Doce River now have the “intrinsic right to existence, regeneration, and restoration”